REI’s Member Days sale starts today and runs through March 23, 2026. As the name implies, the bulk of the deals are exclusively for REI Members. Members get 20 percent off one full-price item with the coupon code MEMBER26. Members also get 20 percent off one used Re/Supply item, and 40 percent off all REI Co-op Campwell and Wonderland tents. If you’re not yet an REI member, you can join for free.
We’ve combed through the member deals, as well as some more limited outlet deals to fine the best price on all our favorite tents, backpacks, outdoor apparel, and more.
- An excellent lightweight backpacking tent: Nemo Mayfly Osmo 2p for $337 ($113 off)
- Our favorite rain jacket: Arc’teryx Beta SL Jacket for $300 ($200 off)
- Grab a classic puffer jacket for over half off: Patagonia Down Sweater for $139 ($150 off)
- For luxury living in the backcountry: Nemo Moonlite Elite Reclining Backpacking Chair for $126 ($63 off)
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What You Should Get With Your Member Coupon
During the REI Member Days sale REI Members get 20 percent off one full priced item with the coupon code MEMBER26. Here are a few pieces of outdoor gear we love that are good candidate for buying with your member coupon. Not an REI member? You can sign up today and get access to the coupon.
I just got back from a three-day trip using this pad for the first time in a few months. What a revelation it is, every time I sleep on this thing. I’d been testing other pads most of the winter. While some are very good, nothing compares to the Therm-a-rest NeoLoft for comfort. This pad reinvigorated my love of backpacking by ensuring that I get a great night’s sleep in the backcountry. It’s cushy and comfortable, like a plush car-camping pad, with excellent pressure relief (pro tip: for max comfort, don’t over inflate it). The R-4.8 insulation keeps you warm down to about freezing, though I’ve used it in colder conditions by pairing it with a closed cell foam pad. I also love that it packs up quite small considering how massive it is when inflated.
The Big Agnes Copper Spur tents are high quality, lightweight, and well designed. At 2 pounds 10 ounces for the two-person model, this is one of the lightest freestanding tents on the market. It’s easy to set up, and stable even in strong winds. The Copper Spur is also very livable, with steep sidewalls to maximize interior space. Mesh pockets help with gear storage and give you a place to stick your headlamp for dispersed light. The ingenious “awning” design makes getting in and out a snap (provided you have trekking poles to set it up). All seams are taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane tape. They’re also durable despite their lightweight fabrics, standing up to years of abuse on the trail. I do recommend grabbing the footprint ($80), though, to help protect the floor. It also allows you to pitch the fly only, which is nice shelter on sunny days at the beach.
I tested this pack quite a bit last summer as part of an upcoming ultralight backpack guide. It’s very comfortable, carrying a 25-pound load without issue. It’s not the lightest pack I’ve tried (it’s 1 lb. 14 oz for a medium), but like most REI brand gear, it strikes a great balance between features and price. It’s made of UHMWPE ripstop nylon, with shaped steel piping for the frame, making it studier than a frameless pack. I love the pre-curved back panel and hip belt, which were much more comfortable than most ultralight framed packs in this class. It’s got nice load lifters as well, and the minimalist design works well to keep weight down. My only real gripe is that the exterior pocket isn’t very big.
Any flame will work, but Coleman’s Cascade 3-in-1 stove really elevates your outdoor cooking experience. I lived full time in an RV for over seven years and cooked on this stove almost every day. It’s all about the cast iron grates. They’re sturdier than the usual metal and don’t warp over time. Apply a light coat of oil to them periodically and they’ll develop a protective seasoning just like a cast iron pan. The flat top is also handy for cranking out camp pancakes for a hungry family. The coupon brings the price here down to $200.
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